FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian earns endorsements

Peter Koutoujian today earned the endorsements of a major group of Waltham elected officials, including nine city councilors and state Rep. Tom Stanley.

Peter Koutoujian today earned the endorsements of a major group of Waltham elected officials, including nine city councilors and state Rep. Tom Stanley.

“I’m proud to have earned endorsements from some of Waltham’s most dedicated public servants,” said Koutoujian. “Many of these men and women have known me since I went to school in Waltham. Others got to know me during my time in the state Legislature. And all of them know my work best. From standing up for victims of domestic violence to standing strong against gun violence to standing with our senior citizens and the middle class, Waltham’s elected officials know that I am running for Congress to tackle the issues that matter most to the Fifth District and to Waltham.”

In addition to Stanley, the list includes City Council President Robert Waddick, Vice President Kenneth Doucette, and City Councilors Joseph Giordano Jr., Diane LeBlanc, Robert Logan, Gary Marchese, Stephen Rourke, Edmund Tarallo and Joseph Vizard.

“There’s no one more capable, more qualified, or more dedicated to fighting for the 5th District than Peter Koutoujian,” said Stanley. “With more than 20 years of experience in standing up for victims’ rights, banning assault weapons and fighting for the middle class, we can count on Peter to stand strong for us in Congress.”

Koutoujian is building an energized and growing grassroots campaign. Today’s elected officials added their names to a list of Koutoujian endorsements, most recently highlighted by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 35.

More than 550 volunteers have led or participated in more than 400 grassroots events in less than two months. With less than 35 days until voters go to the polls, the campaign says it is building momentum with no plans to stop.